Sunday, September 29, 2013

Maple Pumpkin Spice Latte and a few other homemade Lattes

I created this Maple Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe in 2011. We make it during Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's become a family favorite. My wife and I were just drinking a cup of Starbuck's Via Pumpkin Latte, she reminded me of this recipe and I had forgotten to post it on the blog.

Note: If you don't have an espresso machine, you can brew espresso strength coffee with your coffee maker. ( to brew espresso strength drip coffee) 1 C grounds to 4 C of water. It's not quite the same, but it will be a good substitute. I use a Bialeti stove top espresso maker.
I will start making this before Thanksgiving...... It would be great for Fall.

Maple Pumpkin Spice Latte:

This makes 14 cups.

4 C espresso coffee
1/2 gallon (8C) of Whole Milk
3/4 C canned 100% Pure Pumpkin ( not Pumpkin Pie Pumpin in a can) there is a difference! I make my own from a Sugar Pumpkin.
2 TBS vanilla
1 TBS + 1tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice ( the homemade recipe is on the blog under Tips, Hints, and More incase you don't have access to the spice) I make quite a bit and store it in a jar in the pantry.
3/4 C pure Maple Syrup ( the best you can afford)

Combine all ingredients in a crock-pot and cook on high for 2-3 hours.

In a saucepan, on medium/low heat:
Simmer milk
Add coffee and syrup, continue to heat for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and add almond extract.
Pour into a mug.
Serve hot!

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Gingerbread Latte:

There are so many variations of homemade Gingerbread Lattes. I like this one the best. We have a local coffee company that makes all of their flavors from scratch for spiced lattes. I like the concept of a Gingerbread Syrup for a homemade Gingerbread Latte.

In a saucepan on medium heat:
Water
Sugar
Ginger
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Clove
Salt
Stir to combine and bring to a boil without stirring.
Reduce heat and simmer until it begins to thicken, about 10 - 15 minutes.
Swirl the pan without stirring the mixture.
Remove from heat and add Vanilla.
Cool completely.
Transfer to a jar and refrigerate.

To make a Gingerbread Latte:
Add a desired amount of Gingerbread Syrup to a cup of hot Coffee.

Use 3 rounded TBS of the mix per cup of hot water
Add a dash of Vanilla to each cup of Cappuccino.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

We had some amazing Chai Tea while on vacation in L.A.
Our son Taylor introduced us to Dirty Chai Latte.
Here's a great recipe to make your own mix.
It reminded me of Christmas and I'll make this mix and have it available to serve during the Holidays.

Homemade Chai Tea Mix.
This is my favorite mix.
I simply double the recipe for two of us.
When it's finished, I strain it into a 2 C Pyrex Measuring Cup. It' makes it easier to divide for two drinks.
I also use an espresso cup to measure the coffee for our individual Latte.

Place all ingredients in a saucepan on medium heat.
Heat until bubbles appear around the perimeter of the pan.
Stir often to avoid scalding the milk. Adjust the heat if necessary.
Once it comes to a boil, remove from heat and stir well.
Return to heat and bring to boil again, turn off the heat, remove the pan and stir again.
Set aside and allow to steep for 3 minutes.
Strain into a mug and serve hot.
NOTE:
Enjoy it by itself as a Chai Tea Latte.
For a Dirty Chai Tea Latte, add 1 shot of espresso.
For a Filthy Chai Tea Latte, add 2 shots of espresso.

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I'm always in pursuit of Peace on Earth and Peace in the Kitchen! I'm vegetarian and I've traveled the world. I have an extensive collection of recipes from family and friends around the world. I enjoy creating new recipes to enter in competition. I've been a finalist in the Dallas Morning News Holiday Cookie Baking contest for over 8 years and the local Central Market Hatch Chile competition. I started a collection of my favorite recipes in 1974 while living in Steamboat Springs,Colorado. I continued to collect my favorite recipes and called the collection the Best of the Best of my favorites. The Blog has exceeded my expectations. I had no idea that it would grow as quickly as it has. I dedicated the Blog to my Aunt Faye. She was a personal chef in Michigan. I have a vast collection of her recipes. Enjoy! Peace in the Kitchen! Terry.